HR Manager

Morgan Hunt; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an HR Manager for a unique Education Federation in South Birmingham. The role involves leading HR practices, managing a small team, and ensuring compliance with HR legislation. This is a full-time, permanent position, with a competitive salary range reflecting the importance of the role.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in senior HR generalist or management role.
• Proven ability to manage complex casework.
• Experience leading small HR teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop HR practices ensuring compliance.
• Manage and coach HR team.
• Advise on complex HR cases.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Emotional intelligence

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

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HR Manager

Salary: £33,366 to £40,476
Contract: Full-time, Permanent (36.5 hours/week)
Location: South Birmingham with travel between sites

Morgan Hunt is proud to be partnering exclusively with a unique Education Federation in South Birmingham, comprising two special schools and an independent specialist college, to support the recruitment of their new HR Manager.

The Federation provides a continuous, high-quality educational experience for children and young people with complex needs, from early years through to adulthood.

Key Responsibilities HR Manager

• Lead and develop consistent HR practices across the Federation, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with strategic goals.
• Manage and coach the HR team (including assistants), handling induction, probation, performance, and training.
• Mentor and support line managers on people management, employee relations, and performance.
• Advise on complex HR cases (disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability) ensuring consistent policy application.
• Oversee safe, fair recruitment processes from job design to onboarding and vetting.
• Maintain safeguarding records (Single Central Record), manage payroll collaboration, and ensure compliance with HR legislation.
• Support change management initiatives, workforce planning, trade union consultations, and staff well-being.
• Produce data reports for governors, complete statutory returns (e.g., Workforce Census), and use HR metrics to drive improvement.
• Drive HR service development, identify best practices, and enhance systems/processes.

Experience & Skills:

• Substantial experience in a senior HR generalist or management role, ideally within education or public sector.
• Proven ability to manage complex casework, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and capability.
• Experience leading a small HR team, with strong line management and coaching ability.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and safeguarding requirements.
• Competence in managing payroll processes (calculations), recruitment, and HR data reporting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence in liaising with senior leaders, governors, and trade unions.

Qualifications & Attributes:

• CIPD Level 5 or above (or working towards).
• High levels of emotional intelligence, professionalism, and integrity.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities across sites.
• Commitment to safeguarding, data protection, and promoting a positive work culture.

Apply Now!

HR Manager

Salary: £33,366 to £40,476
Contract: Full-time, Permanent (36.5 hours/week)
Location: South Birmingham with travel between sites

Morgan Hunt is proud to be partnering exclusively with a unique Education Federation in South Birmingham, comprising two special schools and an independent specialist college, to support the recruitment of their new HR Manager.

The Federation provides a continuous, high-quality educational experience for children and young people with complex needs, from early years through to adulthood.

Key Responsibilities HR Manager

• Lead and develop consistent HR practices across the Federation, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with strategic goals.
• Manage and coach the HR team (including assistants), handling induction, probation, performance, and training.
• Mentor and support line managers on people management, employee relations, and performance.
• Advise on complex HR cases (disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability) ensuring consistent policy application.
• Oversee safe, fair recruitment processes from job design to onboarding and vetting.
• Maintain safeguarding records (Single Central Record), manage payroll collaboration, and ensure compliance with HR legislation.
• Support change management initiatives, workforce planning, trade union consultations, and staff well-being.
• Produce data reports for governors, complete statutory returns (e.g., Workforce Census), and use HR metrics to drive improvement.
• Drive HR service development, identify best practices, and enhance systems/processes.

Experience & Skills:

• Substantial experience in a senior HR generalist or management role, ideally within education or public sector.
• Proven ability to manage complex casework, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and capability.
• Experience leading a small HR team, with strong line management and coaching ability.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and safeguarding requirements.
• Competence in managing payroll processes (calculations), recruitment, and HR data reporting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence in liaising with senior leaders, governors, and trade unions.

Qualifications & Attributes:

• CIPD Level 5 or above (or working towards).
• High levels of emotional intelligence, professionalism, and integrity.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities across sites.
• Commitment to safeguarding, data protection, and promoting a positive work culture.

Apply Now!

Desired Skills and Experience

Substantial experience in a senior HR generalist or management role, ideally within education or public sector.
Proven ability to manage complex casework, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and capability.
Experience leading a small HR team, with strong line management and coaching ability.
Up-to-date knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and safeguarding requirements.
Competence in managing payroll processes, recruitment, and HR data reporting. (Calculations)
Strong interpersonal skills and confidence in liaising with senior leaders, governors, and trade unions.
CIPD Level 5 or above (or working towards).
High levels of emotional intelligence, professionalism, and integrity.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability under pressure.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities across sites.
Commitment to safeguarding, data protection, and promoting a positive work culture.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Human Resources Services

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